PFAS score
GreenPan · Panini Presses
GreenPan Elite Multi Grill Griddle
Skip until GreenPan discloses Thermolon chemistry or third-party tests the coating.
GreenPan Elite uses a proprietary nonstick coating called Thermolon but provides no public PFAS disclosure or independent verification of its composition. While GreenPan markets the brand as health-conscious, the lack of transparency on coating chemistry and absence of third-party testing creates moderate concern.
Brand says: “GreenPan markets 'Thermolon' as 'ceramic-derived' but does not publicly disclose PFAS status or full coating chemistry.”
The safe swap
GreenPan
GreenPan Ceramic Nonstick 6-in-1 Contact Grill
100/100 safety
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Thermolon nonstick coating (brand-proprietary, composition undisclosed)
Brand disclosure
Vague / clean-washing claims
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Vague safety claims only
Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
Safer alternatives in Panini Presses
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Ceramic Nonstick 6-in-1 Contact Grill
Ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary, Teflon-type coating-free)
Lower-concern ceramic nonstick; GreenPan's ceramic formula and MADE SAFE badge support PFAS avoidance, though independent lab verification of this specific mode
⚠Risky category by default
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Ceramic Nonstick 3-in-1 Grill, Griddle, and Waffle Maker
Ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary, Teflon-type coating-free)
Lower PFAS concern, but verify current formulation; GreenPan's ceramic coating approach avoids traditional Teflon-family coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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stainless steel interior and exterior; heating elements
Lower PFAS concern; no nonstick coating or water-resistant treatments typical of this product category.
⚠Risky category by default
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